Travels With Charley, John Steinbeck
"When the virus of restlessness begins to take
possession of a wayward man, (or woman), and the road away from Here
seems broad and straight and sweet, the victim must first find in
himself a good and sufficient reason for going.......this to the
practical bum(s) is not difficult."
Our reason for going: Ideally, both of us wanted to quit our jobs, get rid of our
apartments, and experience the freedom of unloading material
possessions, financial obligations, and professional commitments, and
just taking off a la Thelma and Louise.
How it really happened: Arleen got a leave without pay from her job with the
promise that upon her return, she'll give up her first child for the
cause of public education. Eric sold his soul to "the man" for a similar
arrangement. They will be paying rent while they're away for the
comfort of knowing they can return to live in their dining room
turned bedroom/living room crammed with everything they own. Arleen
has opened an Online banking account that she and Eric will share so
that they can pay their bills on the road.
The important part:
After 5 months of deliberation, penny pinching and scheming for a
better plan.....we're really doing it!
Our theme song:
"Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap".